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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The flowers are given to the Glory of God in commemoration of the beginning of the Advent Season. The Advent candles represent Jesus coming as the light into the darkness. We look forward with anticipation to celebrating the birth of Jesus and worshipping through HOPE, PEACE, JOY, AND LOVE. By lighting a candle each Sunday in this Advent Season, we prepare our hearts to welcome Him on Christmas.
Items needed for God’s Helping Hands: Sugar, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Flour, Grits, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cream of Potato Soup, Cereal, Cookies, Mac/Cheese, noodles and canned vegetables.
Thanks to everyone for your cards and gifts. We truly appreciate it and with all the traveling it is really helping. We miss y’all so much but just don’t get out. Hugs, love and Blessings. Rick and Deree Stobaugh
As we look forward to the celebration of the birth of Christ, we hope the congregation will join us for our 'mini-concerts' during the advent season.
11/30, First Sunday of Advent - Music begins at 10:45 - Mimi Harding, Flute
12/7, Second Sunday of Advent - Music begins at 10:45 - Kathleen Wilson, Harp
12/14 - Third Sunday of Advent - Traditional Lessons and Carols - Music begins at 10:45 String Quartet and Trumpeter Charlie Polk. There will be a covered dish following the worship service in the FSH. Please bring a meat, vegetable or dessert to share.
12/21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Nativity with the Children 10:45 Christmas music with Daphne, McKenzie and Veronica.
12/24 - Christmas Eve, Handbells and Choir
Worship Service for November 30, 2025
Service of Worship
Platt Springs United Methodist Church
West Columbia, SC
November 30, 2025 – 11 A.M.
1st Sunday of Advent
Welcome and Announcements Marguerite Sterling
*Please stand as the light of Christ is brought forward
*Choral Introit “Come and Find the Quiet Center” Choir
*Call to Worship Marguerite Sterling
Beloved, once again, we embark on the Advent path that points us to the coming of Jesus.
We journey together toward the day that all the earth awaits.
We remember the signs and the times that heralded the arrival of the baby Jesus, God Incarnate.
We journey together toward the day that all the earth awaits.
We tell the stories once again as we learn how to discern the signs and the times, watching for glimpses of God’s here-and-not-yet kingdom among us.
We journey together toward the day that all the earth awaits.
Come, let us worship God who shines a light to guide us on the path to peace and flourishing for all creation.
Come, let us worship as we journey together toward the day that all the earth awaits.
*Hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus ” UMH #196
Pastoral Prayer (followed by The Lord’s Prayer) Pastor Debbie
Young Disciples Pastor Debbie
*Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles Creed” UMH #881
*Gloria Patri “Glory Be To the Father” # 70
Worshipping God with Our Tithes & Offering.
Offertory: “Sing a Song of Advent” Choir
*Doxology “ Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” # 95
Reading & Lighting of the Advent Wreath Emily Crenshaw & Bryce Elrod
Epistle Reading Romans 5:1-8 Pastor Noble
*Recessional “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” UMH #206
*Benediction: Advent people, go from this place in the blessing of God who journeys with us, guiding our path as we wait, watch, and work for the day when we beat swords into plowshares and follow the path of peace until God’s kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
*Postlude
Prayer List November 30, 2025
Surgeries/Hospital/Sick
Rick and Deree Stobaugh
David Brantley
JC Hyatt
Buck and Peggy Jones
James and Elaine Ward
Brenda Ettari
Sharon Grecu
Agnes Pittman
Brad and Barbara Jordan
Sue Rhodes
Nursing Homes/Assisted Living/ Hospice/Rehab
Paul Mullins, Debbie Summers's uncle
Jessie Sargent
Retirement Communities
Lucy Eden
Helen Tarbox
Coretta Safriet
Shirley Ward
Family/Friends/Community
Ashley Steele
Vernon Cunningham, Sandy Cobia’s brother
Margie Horton, friend of Melody and Terry Clamp
Kay Pearson, friend of Jamie Guffey
Marsha Mathious, friend of Bernadette Weston
Addie Wilkerson-Pinner, friend of Laura Hooper
Bryce Schmoyer, friend of Vickie Hanks’
Raven Player, niece of Betty and Don Elliott
Tally Nesmith, friend of Betty Rogers
Trey Schmoyer, friend of Vickie Hanks
Audrey Barclay, Susan Basnett’s mother
Corrie Wofford, C.J. Baker’s step daughter-in-law
Kathy Mott, Marie Thompson’s sister
Wendy McDonough, friend of Jolene Flory
Genevieve Stroud, Wanda Young’s mother
Tiffany and Adam Hunter, friends of Susan and Ryan Bressler
Matt Anderson, friend of Laura Hooper
Norma Kestner Viars
Matthew, nephew of Ryan Alexander
Audrey Walsh, daughter of Cam Walsh
Praise
Heyward Ann Marchant, great niece of Laura Hooper
Tommy Fowler, friend of Laura Hooper
Lauren Goodenough, friend of Laura Hooper
Jake Williams, friend of Laura Hooper
Military
Parker Albrecht, Navy
Zach Timmons, Marine Reserve
Donovan O’Dea, Army
Micah Floyd, Army
Spencer Miller, Air Force
Bailey Roberson, Army
To keep in contact with everyone on our prayer list we're going to clean the names that have been here for several weeks. If your name, or a loved one's name, has been listed here for three weeks, make sure to give Melody at (803)794-3415 a call so we'll keep them listed.
PSUMC: A Great Place to Be.
Phone: 803-794-3415
email: melody@psumc.org
3215 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29170
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